Century Business Center
Walkable near top schools
Walkability 8.8/10·Schools 7.0/10
Spread across 30 acres in Grandville, Century Business Center sits where West Michigan's commercial pulse actually beats—right at the intersection of errands, dining, and the kind of practical connectivity that makes a workday or weekend run feel effortless. Grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops are literally steps away, with nearly 200 dining spots and three dozen grocers within a mile or two, so there's zero friction between what you need and where you are. The KENT TRAILS SPARTAN INDUSTRIAL TRAILHEAD is a 10-minute walk if you want to stretch your legs without leaving the area, and downtown Grand Rapids is just under 15 minutes by car—close enough to tap into the city without living in it. Homes here run in the mid-$400Ks to mid-$500Ks depending on what you're after, and kids attend Grandville Public Schools. Transit stops are nearby, fitness amenities score a perfect 10, and you're genuinely plugged into a place that knows how to handle both business and life.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park-rich area
- 7 parks within 1 mile
- RiverTown Mall Trail: 7 min walk
- Kent Trails: 10 min walk
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
ALDI
Jersey Mike's Subs
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
KENT TRAILS SPARTAN INDUSTRIAL TRAILHEAD
Unnamed playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
dog_park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Twisted Hot Yoga
+1 more
Ivanrest at Century Center (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
KENT TRAILS SPARTAN INDUSTRIAL TRAILHEAD
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
7
within 1 mile
Crime in Century Business Center is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Grandville.
Grandville crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
City of Grandville
Source: cityofgrandville.com · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grandville Public Works (Grand Rapids regional supply)
City DPW handles distribution/billing; water sourced from Grand Rapids regional supply.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Verify whether city contracts a single hauler vs resident-arranged.
Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Century Business Center are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Fast Food
Playa Bowls
Restaurant
El Burrito Loco
Fast Food
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Grand View Elementary School
School
Huntington Woods Early Child Center
School
Grandville Middle School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
Kent Trails Spartan Industrial Trailhead
Park
Calvin Crest Park
Ferrand Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Frequently asked about Century Business Center
- What schools serve Century Business Center?
- Century Business Center is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Grand View Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Century Business Center walkable?
- Century Business Center scores 8.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.